Scarlet Caterpillar Fungus (Cordyceps militaris)
Infographic: https://twitter.com/JWentomologist/status/934746214754607105
Also found on Dartmoor :)
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Whaaat! No way! I have been actively hunting for these, but no luck yet!
That's awesome (and disturbing!) How do you tell the difference between this and club fungi?
One way is to do a little digging -- you'll often be able to find the insect it's growing out of :)